SSC CGL - General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQ Quiz 34
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Q1.Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as those in the given set. (269, 278, 296)
- A.(109, 118, 128)
- B.(577, 586, 598)
- C.(419, 430, 448)
- D.(313, 322, 340)
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Answer: D. (313, 322, 340)
Each number in the set has digits summing to the same total (17). For (313, 322, 340): 3+1+3=7, 3+2+2=7, 3+4+0=7 — same pattern with sum 7.
Q2.Select the figure that replaces the question mark (?) in the following series.
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: B. Option 2
The '+' sign rotates anti-clockwise across the figures. Option 2 fits the pattern.
Q3.Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 12 : 72 :: 18 : ? :: 22 : 242
- A.140
- B.162
- C.160
- D.164
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Answer: B. 162
Pattern: n × n/2 = n²/2. 12·12/2=72, 22·22/2=242. So 18·18/2 = 162.
Q4.Select the set of letters that, when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given letter series, will complete the series. k_lmml_mk_mmk_lkkl_m
- A.k, l, k, l, m
- B.k, l, m, k, k
- C.k, m, m, k, l
- D.l, k, m, k, k
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Answer: A. k, l, k, l, m
Inserting k,l,k,l,m yields: kklmm·llmk·kmmk·lkkl·lm — pattern of repeating sub-sequences.
Q5.In a certain code language, 'HARVEST' is coded as '22-21-7-24-20-3-10'. How will 'FARMER' be coded in that language?
- A.19-7-15-19-3-8
- B.20-7-15-20-3-8
- C.20-7-14-21-3-8
- D.19-7-15-20-3-7
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Answer: B. 20-7-15-20-3-8
Each letter coded as (alphabet position + 2) but mirrored. F(6)+2=8 reverse position from 26 = 20. Per worked solution: FARMER → 20-7-15-20-3-8.
Q6.How many rectangles are there in the given figure?
- A.34
- B.33
- C.32
- D.30
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Answer: A. 34
Counting all distinct rectangles in the figure: 34.
Q7.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown. How would this paper look when unfolded?
- A.Option 1
- B.Option 2
- C.Option 3
- D.Option 4
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Answer: C. Option 3
After unfolding the symmetrically punched paper, option 3 shows the correct pattern.
Q8.Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 9 + 7 × 5 − 18 ÷ 2 = 3 × 4 − 10 + 45 ÷ 5
- A.7 and 4
- B.18 and 45
- C.2 and 5
- D.9 and 3
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Answer: A. 7 and 4
Interchanging 7 and 4: LHS = 9+4·5−18÷2 = 9+20−9 = 20. RHS = 3·7−10+45÷5 = 21−10+9 = 20. ✓
Q9.Amit is the brother of Sonia. Jyoti is the sister of Nikita. Sonia is the daughter of Satish's father. Nikita is the daughter of Kavinder. Jyoti is the mother of Amit. Mukesh is Nikita's only sister's husband. How is Satish related to Kavinder?
- A.Grandson
- B.Son-in-law
- C.Son
- D.Brother
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Answer: A. Grandson
Jyoti (daughter of Kavinder) is mother of Amit, Sonia and Satish. So Satish is Kavinder's grandson.
Q10.Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Medicine : Disease :: Food : ?
- A.Hunger
- B.Nutrition
- C.Energy
- D.Thirst
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Answer: A. Hunger
Medicine cures disease. Similarly, food satisfies hunger.
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